Part-Time SPED Teacher — Jan 2027 Start

Aspen Middle School; Aspen (CO); On-site; USD 47,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Aspen School District is seeking a Long Term Substitute Special Education Teacher for Aspen Middle School in Aspen, Colorado. The role starts January 4, 2027, with a pay rate of $297 per day and a part-time schedule of 2–3 days per week.

The position requires collaboration with a dedicated team, implementation of IEPs, and ongoing communication with families and school leadership. Minimum teaching qualifications are required, and the assignment runs for a minimum of 4 weeks through the

Qualifications

• Understands the IEP process.
• Ability to supervise paraprofessionals and collaborate with staff.
• Experience with special populations.
• Maintains organization, preparation, punctuality, and commitment.],
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Responsibilities

• Create a learning environment with engaging activities and structured routines to support students with disabilities.
• Employ instruction strategies to develop academic skills and language for diverse learners.
• Use formal and informal assessments to inform IEPs for students on the caseload.
• Collaborate with regular classroom teachers, related service staff, and paraprofessionals on services.
• Adapt instruction to meet individual student needs and document progress in IEP software.
• Plan and supervise class projects and field trips aligned with curriculum goals.
• Meet with families to discuss progress and resources, and coordinate with the district.

Skills

IEP process

Paraprofessional supervision

Organization

Punctuality

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Job description

The Aspen School District is seeking a Long Term Substitute Special Education Teacher for Aspen Middle School in Aspen, Colorado. The role starts January 4, 2027, with a pay rate of $297 per day and a part-time schedule of 2–3 days per week.

The position requires collaboration with a dedicated team, implementation of IEPs, and ongoing communication with families and school leadership. Minimum teaching qualifications are required, and the assignment runs for a minimum of 4 weeks through the